Baruan - Anandapur, Keonjhar

Baruan is a village situated in the Anandapur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Anandapur and around 92 km from Kendujhar. Kantipal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baruan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baruan is 387041. The village covers a total geographical area of 289 hectares and falls under the 758022 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Baruan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anandapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baruan

According to the 2011 Census, Baruan village had a total population of 973 people, including 478 males and 495 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.44%, with male literacy at 73.40% and female literacy at 45.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 843.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Baruan

Baruan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Baruan

Baruan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Baruan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Baruan is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baruan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Baruan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Baruan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Baruan village are given below:

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